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The D100 is a remote controlled digital stereo preamplifier with five
digital inputs (2 Coaxial, 2 Optical and 1 USB), and both variable and
fixed volume audio output. It is a simple solution to add digital music
to an existing McIntosh system. Or simply add an amplifier, a pair of speakers and a digital source for a complete digital based stereo
system.
It's also flexible enough to be used a headphone amplifier; just connect your digital sources and a pair of headphones for a personal listening experience.

"This is a product that is superbly well implemented and a genuine pleasure to listen to and live with. The performance across a wide variety of music is utterly compelling." - AVforums.com

"Stunning... As a stand-alone DAC, or a pre-amp, or an all-in-one DAC/headphone amp, this state-of-the-art component easily serves as an indispensable accompaniment to any system." - Audio360.org

It shares the classic façade, knobs and handcrafted black-glass front
panels as all other McIntosh components in a small form factor of just
under 4" in height. Its powerful built in headphone amplifier will elevate the sound of your favorite headphones so that you may enjoy the
ultimate personal listening experience. (Headphones not included.)

"Regardless of source the D100 has an appealing balance of agility and refinement." - WhatHiFi.com

The D100 utilizes an 8 channel, 32-bit, 192kHz D/A converter with wide
dynamic range and extremely low distortion. Eight channel D/A converter
is used in stereo Quad Balanced mode. Music at all levels is reproduced
with extreme precision and elegance. A 1/8” mini jack is provided for
control data from the data output jack of a McIntosh preamp or A/V Control Center.

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Electronic Specifications

Total Harmonic Distortion

0.0015%

Frequency Response

+/-0.5dB from 4Hz to 20,000Hz
+0.5/-3dB from 4Hz to 68,000Hz (Source dependent)